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Puppy Flea Treatment – Best Practices

Puppy-flea-treatment; image by Rayaah/flickr.comIf you have a new pup in your life, the time to think about puppy flea treatment is now! Flea bites cause puppies all kinds of problems. Flea allergy dermatitis is the most common skin ailment for dogs.

Every time a flea bites, it leaves behind saliva that irritates the bite, often causing an allergic reaction. The resulting dermatitis is very uncomfortable for your little dog and can lead to infection…

Fleas can bite dozens of times an hour or more, they feed on a tiny bit of blood with every bite, so puppies can become anemic with a large enough infestation. These bugs also spread nasty parasites, including one variety of tapeworm. Luckily, with proper care, fleas won’t be a bother. You just have to know what to do.

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The Top 10 Best Puppy Shampoo Products

The Top 10 Best Puppy Shampoo Products

Bathing adult dogs can be a bit of an undertaking, especially if they’re big and don’t like bathtime. Luckily, there are some breeds that you don’t have to bathe all that often. In fact, some only need shampoos when they’re visibly dirty.

Puppies, though, are a different story, primarily because they are so much more likely to get messy. Between exploring the world around them and figuring out housetraining, puppies are prone to getting dirty, which means you may need to bathe and shampoo your young pet more often than you would an adult dog. This is especially true if your pup spends a lot of time outside.

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Bathing a Puppy – Do’s and Don’ts

Puppies –they’re fuzzy piles of energy, and it’s no secret that they seem to have a talent for getting as messy as possible! Although most puppy parents would love for their furry little charges to stay clean and dry, when it comes to puppy play, that’s often just wishful thinking. Related: The Top 5 Best Puppy …

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The Best Dog Dandruff Shampoos – A Buyer’s Guide 2021

The Best Dog Dandruff Shampoos – A Buyer’s Guide 2021

Choosing the right type of shampoo for your furry little friend is far more important than you may think. Harsh shampoos made with low-quality ingredients can irritate dogs skin, which can lead to chronic itchiness, excess shedding, and, of course, dandruff.

If you want your dogs coat to look and feel its best, choose a high-quality, dog-specific shampoo made by a reputable company. This is even more important if you find that your dog is already prone to dandruff and shedding.